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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction |
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Prisons and drugs in Europe : the problem and responses |
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2012 |
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health and disease; health care administration; prison-based prevention; treatment and maintenance; counseling; intravenous drug user; infection; risk-taking behavior; AODR mortality; international area; Europe; European Union |
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This Selected issue starts off by reviewing the available data on drug use among prison populations in Europe, focusing on injecting drug use and other health risk behaviours. Major health risks for drug-using prisoners, including blood-borne infections and infections that can affect all prisoners equally, such as tuberculosis, are discussed. Also mentioned is the role of prison environments, where overcrowding and unsanitary conditions are not uncommon, and the higher-than-average occurrence of psychiatric problems among prisoners. The first section concludes by describing the increased risk of death among prisoners, both in custody and after release. The second part of the report focuses on responses to the health needs of drug-using prisoners in European countries. The study looks at how the internationally recognised rights of prisoners and the European and international rules that set standards for the care of prisoners apply to those with drug problems. The administration of prison healthcare in European countries is examined, and national policies are reviewed. This is followed by an overview of the available information on drug-related service provision in Europe, from prison entry to prison release, addressing counselling, treatment of drug dependence and the prevention of infectious diseases and drug overdose. |
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Thanki, Danika; Matias, João; Griffiths, Paul; Noor, André; Olszewski, Deborah; Simon, Roland; Vicente, Julian; European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction |
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Prevalence of daily cannabis use in the European Union and Norway |
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2012 |
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AOD use, abuse, and dependence; AOD consumption; illicit drug; cannabis; prevalence; survey; statistical data; international area; Norway; Europe; European Union |
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This report brings together, for the first time in Europe, an integrated overview of the prevalence of intensive cannabis use, defined as daily or almost daily cannabis use (use on 20 or more days in the month preceding survey). Self-reported data regarding frequency of cannabis use from large, probabilistic, nationally representative samples of general population surveys from 20 countries, representing more than 83 % of the population of EU and Norway, were collected through two rounds of ad hoc data collection in 2004 and 2007 and through a routine, standard data collection instrument since 2010. |
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1725-5767 |
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978-92-9168-562-2 |
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction |
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Drug prevention interventions targeting minority ethnic populations : issues raised by 33 case studies |
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2013 |
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115 |
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AOD use, abuse, and dependence; intervention (persuasion to treatment); prevention; migration; ethnic group; minority; monitoring; study; international area; Norway; Europe; European Union |
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This Thematic paper contains the results of a study that examined drug prevention interventions for minority ethnic populations in 29 European countries. A total of 33 interventions were reported to the study and the issues they raise are presented and discussed in the paper. The results will inform the EMCDDA’s plans for 2013-15 in terms of monitoring drug prevention interventions particularly in three areas: data collection, design and quality, and the dissemination of knowledge. |
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Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol and medicines in Europe – findings from the DRUID project |
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2012 |
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AOD use and driving; illicit drug; licit drug; psychoactive substances; alcohol; AOD effects and AODR problems; AODR accident mortality; public policy on AOD; law enforcement; cost-benefit analysis; statistical data; Europe; European Union |
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This Thematic paper presents the key findings of the European Union’s research project on Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, alcohol and Medicines, known as the DRUID project. The project looked at experimental studies, epidemiological studies, enforcement, classification of medicines, driver rehabilitation, withdrawal of driving licence, and dissemination and guidelines. Over 5 years of work across 18 countries, the project has produced some 50 reports, each one contributing key evidence to road safety policy. The thematic paper therefore aims to summarise the findings of one of the biggest research projects ever carried out in the EU on drugs and driving. |
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction |
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Drugs and driving |
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2007 |
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government and politics; international area; Europe |
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Since the late 1990s, much European and world research has addressed the issue of driving under the influence of psychoactive substances. This Selected issue on ‘Drugs and driving’ focuses on driving after taking cannabis and benzodiazepines. Country responses were analysed to determine the prevalence of these substances among drivers and studied in the context of policy and legislation, law enforcement and prevention. |
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Office for Official Publications of the European Communities |
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51134 |
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction |
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Drugs and vulnerable groups of young people |
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government and politics; prevention; AOD use, abuse, and dependence; target group; adolescent; international area; Europe |
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‘With up to 2 million problem drug users in the EU, it’s high time to raise awareness of vulnerable groups, especially youth, on the risks of drug taking.’ European Commission Vice-President Jacques Barrot, September 2008. Social policy in Europe has long identified disadvantaged populations who manifest potential for social exclusion. These ‘vulnerable groups’ are specific groups among the wider population that may be more prone to a range of problems, from ill health, substance use and poor diet, to lower educational achievement. Groups of young people identified as vulnerable — examples include children in care institutions or homeless young people — might be prone to earlier, more frequent, or more problematic drug use. They might also experience faster progression to problem drug use. |
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction |
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National drug-related research in Europe |
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2008 |
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government and politics; AOD use, abuse, and dependence; history; research; international area; Europe |
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Drug-related research is crucial to understanding Europe’s drug problems. Research enables Europe to learn lessons from the past, by identifying historical patterns of drug use, and studying the cycles and variations in the use of substances. Research sharpens Europe’s awareness and monitoring of the present. It provides surveys and data on the scope and scale of drug problems, and looks into emerging trends and new patterns in drug use. Research helps Europe to prepare for the future, by looking at practical issues such as resource allocation, best practices, the piloting of innovative approaches to managing problem drug use. |
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Hillebrand, Jennifer; Olszewski, Deborah; Sedefov, Roumen |
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GHB and its precursor GBL : an emerging trend case study |
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addiction; AOD dependence; chemical addiction; drug; gamma-butyrolactone; gamma-hydroxybutyric acid; Europe; study |
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) |
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Lisbon |
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Olszewski, Deborah; Giraudon, Isabelle; Hedrich, Dagmar; Montanari, Linda |
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Women's voices : experiences and perceptions of women who face drug-related problems in Europe |
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gender; woman; gender differences; AOD use; prevalence; AODR mortality; research; Europe; report |
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Epidemiological studies routinely collect quantitative data on gender differences in drug use (e.g. prevalence, mortality), but far less is published on the qualitative aspects of female drug problems. This review presents quotations gleaned from interviews with women in eight countries. Through these testimonies, the report illustrates how qualitative research can provide glimpses into the experiences and perceptions of women facing drug issues that statistics alone cannot provide. |
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Olszewski, Deborah; Bo, Alessandra; Burkhart, Gregor |
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Children's voices : experiences and perceptions of European children on drug and alcohol issues |
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addiction; AOD dependence; chemical addiction; AOD use; statistical data; child; parent; family; foster care; AOD consumption; intervention (persuasion to treatment); Europe |
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The purpose of this paper is to give meaning and insight into some of the key drug and alcohol issues that affect children from the perspectives of the children themselves. It is not to estimate the relative magnitude of a specific drug or alcohol problem or the numbers of children affected by it. Each section of this paper is preceded by one or two key statistics and whilst the quotations that follow may highlight a need to develop more robust and detailed statistics on a key issue, the overriding objective is to give the children a voice. |
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